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Forum: General Trip Planning 18 Jan 24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 990
Posted By porridge
We’ve not done Gardaland, but can recommend...

We’ve not done Gardaland, but can recommend Movieland and Caneva water park. It sounds like a great trip! We’ve done europa park (our favourite), tripsdrill, Efteling, and also Plopsaland de panne...
Forum: General Trip Planning 22 Aug 23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 985
Posted By porridge
We did Toronto and Niagara, then flew to Calgary...

We did Toronto and Niagara, then flew to Calgary. From there we picked up a hire car, and did Banff, lake Louise and Jasper. Three weeks in total. Flew back from Calgary. Flights were with west jet...
Forum: General Trip Planning 22 Aug 23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,553
Posted By porridge
I phoned them the other day to add on my husbands...

I phoned them the other day to add on my husbands recently diagnosed conditions. They were only minor (raised cholesterol and pre diabetic) but I thought I’d better let them know anyway. There was no...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Jul 23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 854
Posted By porridge
If you have time, go to ClimBworks ziplining near...

If you have time, go to ClimBworks ziplining near Gatlinburg. It’s the best we have done so far (and we’ve done quite a few!).
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Jul 23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,975
Posted By porridge
If you go to Chattanooga, go to Rock City - it’s...

If you go to Chattanooga, go to Rock City - it’s one of my favourite attractions. Also the incline railway. The aquarium was ok, but we much preferred the one in Atlanta.
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Jul 23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By porridge
I’ve not had an issue with using reward nights,...

I’ve not had an issue with using reward nights, but have with TopCashback on a few transactywith hotels.com. Mine tracked, but I was supposed to get 10% cashback (£140) but I only got £14. I even...
Forum: Sport 7 Jul 23, 12:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 699
Posted By porridge
Are you doing another Dibb fantasy league this...

Are you doing another Dibb fantasy league this year?
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 May 23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 442
Posted By porridge
I’ve not been there (yet) but I think you can do...

I’ve not been there (yet) but I think you can do it in a day, maybe two days if the queues are bad. There is also Movieland theme park, and Caneva water park (they are next to each other) nearby. We...
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 Mar 23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,121
Posted By porridge
We stayed at Olympia, which is on a canal, and...

We stayed at Olympia, which is on a canal, and fairly near the station. We walked everywhere. It was a lovely little hotel.
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 Mar 23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 962
Posted By porridge
We flew into Atlanta and drove. Knoxville is the...

We flew into Atlanta and drove. Knoxville is the closest, and Chattanooga I think has an airport, but I think you have to transit through Atlanta anyway, so quicker to just get off there and drive,...
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 Mar 23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,510
Posted By porridge
We stayed in the New Yorker, which is in a great...

We stayed in the New Yorker, which is in a great location, close to MSGardens
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Mar 23, 01:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 720
Posted By porridge
We booked our lake Louise and Jasper hotels...

We booked our lake Louise and Jasper hotels direct when we went. They weren’t cheap, as there is limited accommodation in those small places. You need to book a year ahead ideally.
Lake Louise we...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Mar 23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 808
Posted By porridge
I know you have to reserve some trains...

I know you have to reserve some trains (definitely Eurostar! - I know someone who went interailing, and tried to reserve Eurostar a few days before coming home, and there were no seats left for days!...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Feb 23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 948
Posted By porridge
We had a fantastic time in Lake Garda a couple of...

We had a fantastic time in Lake Garda a couple of years ago, and were very happy with our hotel. But I’m not sure it’s be great for kids, as the pools were very small and deep (no shallow end). It...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Feb 23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,747
Posted By porridge
I second Bruges for a few hours. If you have more...

I second Bruges for a few hours. If you have more time another time, then stop at Plopsaland De Panne (theme park). It was aimed at younger kids, but they now have some decent thrill rides too...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Feb 23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,403
Posted By porridge
Totally recommend a wildlife tour in Jasper with...

Totally recommend a wildlife tour in Jasper with Joe!
https://www.jaspertourcompany.com/about
He has, what I would describe as, a luxury minibus. He was so brilliant, and knows where all the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Feb 23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By porridge
I’m with sky, and it’s £2 extra per day, and you...

I’m with sky, and it’s £2 extra per day, and you get your normal allowance.
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Jan 23, 01:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,681
Posted By porridge
It does make a difference. I recently renewed my...

It does make a difference. I recently renewed my daughters and my passport. Hers went to Bootle, mine went to Liverpool. She got hers back in three days! Mine was received in Liverpool the day after...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 13 Jan 23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,394
Posted By porridge
Is the shuttle bus free from Elyse, or is there a...

Is the shuttle bus free from Elyse, or is there a charge?
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Jan 23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 968
Posted By porridge
It is massive, and was crowded when we went, but...

It is massive, and was crowded when we went, but no longer to go through immigration than anywhere else. There were lots and lots of places to eat - unlike some airports. I’d transit through there...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Jan 23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,908
Posted By porridge
We went in Dec 21 (our first time), and had a...

We went in Dec 21 (our first time), and had a great trip! We also stayed near Penn Station, and also saw the Book of Mormon, and the Knicks at msg!
My tips would be to get the train from jfk. You...
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Dec 22, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,172
Posted By porridge
We got our tickets direct from the attractions...

We got our tickets direct from the attractions. If you go at a busy time of year you need a reservation. We saw people with attraction passes being turned away from some places (I’d 9/11 museum) as...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Dec 22, 05:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,551
Posted By porridge
Chattanooga - I recommend Rock City (google it)...

Chattanooga - I recommend Rock City (google it) - an unusual place. It’s hard to explain, but you walk along a trail up a small mountain(?). You go past/through interesting rocks, to a viewpoint,...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 23 Nov 22, 10:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,068
Posted By porridge
We paid $69 in September (this year) online. I...

We paid $69 in September (this year) online. I thought the tickets were a great deal. But what hurt was the $40 car park charge! Plus $8 for a bottle of smartwater! You can get very small cups of...
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Nov 22, 12:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By porridge
We also like marathon, as it’s in the middle...

We also like marathon, as it’s in the middle. Loved the courtyard by Marriott
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 17 Nov 22, 12:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,650
Posted By porridge
I’m with sky mobile and pay £2 a day when I use...

I’m with sky mobile and pay £2 a day when I use data roaming.
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 26 Oct 22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,374
Posted By porridge
I’ve just checked your dates on BA (23-30 th Nov...

I’ve just checked your dates on BA (23-30 th Nov this year?) and you can get two flights london to Paris, including 1 hold luggage each, for £278. So I think that easyJet price is very expensive. ...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 25 Oct 22, 06:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,512
Posted By porridge
I’m not sure about tours, but most of the tourist...

I’m not sure about tours, but most of the tourist attractions are very close to tube stations. You might also want to take a ride on the docklands railway - that’s a bit different to the regular...
Forum: Accommodation 25 Oct 22, 06:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,101
Posted By porridge
Are you talking about best western island palms...

Are you talking about best western island palms in San Diego? We just got back from there - had a lovely stay, but even though we requested housekeeping at check in, they skipped us multiple days. I...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Oct 22, 05:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,044
Posted By porridge
I went to Disneyland California/ universal , but...

I went to Disneyland California/ universal , but I expect the prices are the same at the theme parks. Think $15 for counter service burger and chips (no drink), soda $5 - you can get free cups of...
Forum: General Trip Planning 21 Oct 22, 10:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,793
Posted By porridge
We went to the Brooklyn one. It was ‘ok’ but...

We went to the Brooklyn one. It was ‘ok’ but nothing special. The restaurant was freezing cold - we were there in December, but had to keep our coats on inside! But it wasn’t that cold outside.
We...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 19 Oct 22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By porridge
I would suggest Stanmore or Watford junction...

I would suggest Stanmore or Watford junction. Stanmore I’ve often seen full, but I’ve not parked there since pre covid times - maybe it’s ok now? Watford junction there’s always space, but the train...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 17 Oct 22, 06:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,116
Posted By porridge
If you are staying in fisherman’s wharf it’s...

If you are staying in fisherman’s wharf it’s easiest to get a taxi. We stayed at Union square, which we much preferred. You can get the Bart train from the airport. Getting around, get the muni app,...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 13 Oct 22, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,820
Posted By porridge
We went about 12 years ago! No idea what it’s...

We went about 12 years ago! No idea what it’s like now, but I clearly remember the rides being £5 for a go on a roundabout! I only let my children go on one ride! I can’t imagine what it costs now.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 7 Oct 22, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,279
Posted By porridge
I removed someone off our BA booking a few months...

I removed someone off our BA booking a few months back, and they reduced our balance accordingly. We didn’t lose any money at all! I was expecting to at least lose that persons deposit, but I didn’t...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Sep 22, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 871
Posted By porridge
Thank you! That’s really helpful :)

Thank you! That’s really helpful :)
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Sep 22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 871
Posted By porridge
Good to hear you enjoyed phantasialand and...

Good to hear you enjoyed phantasialand and moviepark - they are on our list. We’ve done Efteling and walabi holland, and thought they were both good (especially Efteling).
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Sep 22, 10:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 871
Posted By porridge
Which other theme parks did you visit on your...

Which other theme parks did you visit on your trip, and how do you rate them?
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Sep 22, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 871
Posted By porridge
@lily8 That’s great. Can I ask when you went?...

@lily8
That’s great. Can I ask when you went? How busy was it (wait times)?
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Sep 22, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 871
Posted By porridge
Europa Park

We are definitely planning on going to europa park next year.
We are unsure what to combine it with?! We enjoy theme parks, visiting cute villages and pretty places, alpine coasters etc. The...
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